Exempts medications for opioid use disorder from prior approval under Massachusetts Medicaid.

Massachusetts H1379 amends the definition of "Step Therapy Protocol" in Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to exclude medications prescribed for opioid use disorder from prior approval requirements. This change aims to streamline access to necessary treatments for opioid use disorder under the Massachusetts Medicaid program.

Exempts medications for opioid use disorder from prior approval under Massachusetts Medicaid.

Massachusetts H1379 amends the definition of "Step Therapy Protocol" in Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to exclude medications prescribed for opioid use disorder from prior approval requirements. This change aims to streamline access to necessary treatments for opioid use disorder under the Massachusetts Medicaid program.